ASK THE CHALET PROS

Chalet has more Illinois Certified Nursery Professionals than anyone else in the state. Let them help you with your plant, supply or landscape purchasing questions.

CALL (847.256.0561) or STOP IN at our retail store for advice, diagnosis and recommendations on your plant diseases and insect problems at our Plant Health Care Center ~ bring a sample in a baggie for proper diagnosis.

EMAIL us below for general garden and plant questions.

WRITE us at "Chalet Info," 3132 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091.

CHECK OUT Chalet Landscape Architect's Steve Kooyenga's monthly column in The Tribune (local editions) or see his - and other Chalet experts - answers to often-asked questions, below.

See below for recently asked questions from our customers. 

 

 

 


July 07, 2010
When do I apply Corn Gluten Meal for summer weed control?
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February 19, 2010
Spring is coming - is there anything I should really do in my garden beforehand?
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February 15, 2010
I've been seeing rabbits in my yard. Will they eat my plants?
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January 30, 2010
All this snow is bending over my evergreens - that can't be good, right?
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January 27, 2010
Looking at pictures from last summer, my garden lacks personality. How can I spice it up?
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November 09, 2009
Should I cut back my big mop head hydrangeas now?
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September 18, 2009
My magnolia has whitish bumps all over the stems and the leaves have turned black. What is this?
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September 10, 2009
What shrubs grow well in shade?
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September 04, 2009
When do I prune shrubs?
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July 24, 2009
What causes fruit flies in house plants and how can they be eliminated ?
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January 10, 2009
Q: I've heard gypsy moths are in our area now. Why are they so bad?
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January 09, 2009
Q: I've got a ficus with sticky, yellowing leaves. What's wrong?
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January 07, 2009
Q: What shade trees do you recommend for our area?
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January 06, 2009
Q: Can you recommend an evergreen good in at least a half day of shade?
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